When Advent Leaves You Exhausted

I had grand visions for commemorating Advent with my kids when they were growing up.The candles had other ideas. I envisioned a serene family gathering filled with reflection and togetherness. But this didn't materialize. Instead, Advent became a series of mishaps involving arguments, sibling rivalries, and a match-to-candle ratio that showed something serious was amiss. But I share more here than relaying a family story. Rather, to encourage you to remember nurturing a child's faith is more like growing an apple tree than a radish. It requires time, care, and the understanding that immediate results are not always visible. You don't measure impact by immediacy. You'll smile along as you hear how this truth got lived out in my attempts to celebrate Advent.Empower yourself and your family to engage fully in God’s grand story. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!Book Stephanie to speak to your women, parents, Christian educators, and students.#parenting#raisingkids #raisingchristiankids#bible #faith #biblestudy #christianfaith #christianfamilies#christianparenting #lifeskey3#advent